© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Nummus - Crispus VIRTVS EXERCIT VOT XX; Lugdunum
| Bronze | 2.5 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Constantine I (Flavius Valerius Constantinus) (306-337) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320-321 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#332675 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standard inscribed with vows, flanked by two captives seated back to back, letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS EXERCIT
A S
PLG
Unabridged legend: Virtus Exercitus
Translation: The bravery of the army
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Crispus, who was the son of Constantine the Great and ruled alongside his father as Caesar from 317 to 321 AD. Despite his short reign, Crispus' coinage is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors due to his brief time on the throne.
